The Dallas Mavericks, as expected, announced Sunday that they signed Douglas-Roberts, who had been playing for the team's D-league affiliate, the Texas Legends.

Chris Douglas-Roberts last played in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks. (AP Photo)

Douglas-Roberts, a 6-7 swingman, had averaged 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.9 steals in 11 games with the Legends. The 25-year-old hasn't played in the NBA since the 2010-11 season with the Milwaukee Bucks, when he averaged 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He played last season in Italy, largely because of the NBA lockout, and was waived by the Lakers before the season.

He's taking over Derek Fisher's roster spot with the Mavs. Saturday, Fisher said he decided to end his stint in Dallas to be closer to his family, rather than spend time away from them to rehab a knee injury. Over 11 games with the Mavericks, Fisher averaged 8.6 points and 3.6 assists in 25.4 minutes.

The 38-year-old point guard thanked the Mavs for the opportunity. "I won’t close the possibility that I will play again, however for now my family and being close to them remains the priority," he said in a released statement.

Dallas is 12-15 and attempting to tread water until star forward Dirk Nowitzki returns from October arthroscopic knee surgery. Nowitzki has said he hopes to come back after Christmas. The Mavs on Sunday play the San Antonio Spurs.